Donnarumma jokes abound after Chevalier howler on PSG debut
Inevitably, the decision to freeze out hero of the Champions League campaign Donnarumma in favour of Chevalier poured extra pressure on the new goalkeeper.
On his debut, he saw Palhinha's effort come off the bar with Micky van de Ven ready to turn in the rebound.
UDINE, ITALY – AUGUST 13: Marquinhos, Lucas Chevalier and Willian Pacho of Paris Saint-Germain line up prior to the UEFA Super Cup 2025 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur at Stadio Friuli on August 13, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by)
Far worse was the second goal, as Cuti Romero's diving header on a Pedro Porro free kick found Chevalier totally unprepared, the finish bending back his gloves to loop into the empty net.
Chevalier comparison to Donnarumma doesn't start well
TOTTENHAM DOUBLE THEIR LEAD! ⚽️⚽️ New captain Cristian Romero on the scoresheet! 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/0WmUy74p2G — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) August 13, 2025
It was a real howler from the €40m plus bonuses purchase and did not go unnoticed by PSG fans who felt Donnarumma was harshly treated.
The error was followed by numerous jokes on social media with supporters pointing out Donnarumma was probably at home chuckling as he watched his replacement struggle so badly.
But that's none of Gianluigi Donnarumma's business 🐸☕ pic.twitter.com/rZYXGjK6yk — B/R Football (@brfootball) August 13, 2025
Many more pointed out the Italian 'would've saved that easily' and while he may not have the skills with the ball at his feet that Chevalier might command, he is still perhaps the best shot-stopper in the game right now.
48′: PSG 0-2 Tottenham 😳 pic.twitter.com/Kg1S9V7rak — CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) August 13, 2025
Set-piece perfection 😮💨 Cristian Romero doubles Tottenham's lead against the UCL Champions 🔥 pic.twitter.com/TA7wT0Wmu3
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